This story takes place approximately 4 to 6 years before the events of the game. Ragnar becomes inflicted with a terrible curse known as the Mark of he Trickster. His father embarks in an adventure to find the cure for this curse and in the course of his journey he learns that his son is not the only one in danger.
After Ragnar's ascent, and the defeat of the Betrayer, things are still pretty bad. Hel is furious at humankind for Ragnar\'s escape, and attacks from the Dishonored are common. A mercenary reflects on circumstances, one night, between battles.